LMU Family Weekend - Loyola Marymount University

Prepare for Your Visit

Check out this year's schedule of events to get an idea of what you need to prepare to visit our campus for Family Weekend.

Student Signature Events

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Watch Party for Men's Basketball

Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024
6-8 p.m.

Join us for an on-campus watch party with food, fun, and Lion Pride!

Students standing outside with a video camera filming a scene.

24-Hour Film Competition

Friday, Feb. 16, 2024
6-7:30 p.m.

Join Mane Entertainment for a night of amazing short films created by your very own Lions.

Lip Sync

Friday, Feb. 16, 2024
7-9 p.m.

This annual event put on by LMU's Sorority and Fraternity Life focuses on competitive performances in a Lip Sync battle.

A student in a grey t-shirt and blue pants dances outside on the grass.

Mane's Best Dance Crew

Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024
2-3:30 p.m.

LMU’s Dance crews will go head-to-head and compete against each other to an audience, a panel of judges from the LMU Dance Department and alumni.

A student and father throw bean bags outside during the annual Game Day Experience at Family Weekend.

Lion Spirit Showcase and Game Day Experience

Saturday, 17, 2024
3-6 p.m.

Experience Lion Pride at its best. This unique tailgate includes performances by some of LMU's most talented musicians, dancers, and comedians.

Four students pose outside in red and blue sweatpants and white t-shirts.

Intercultural Reception

Sunday, 18, 2024
11 a.m.-noon

Join for a reception including traditional celebrative entertainment following the intercultural mass. Food and light refreshments will be provided.

University Leadership Events

SVP Leggett in a red suit poses with a parent to take a selfie photo.

Senior Vice President of Student Affairs Reception

Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Join Senior Vice President Kawanna Leggett, Ed.D. and the senior leadership team from Student Affairs for an opportunity to learn more about the student experience, and upcoming student life highlights and priorities.

Townhall with Provost Poon

Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, 11 a.m.-noon

Please join Executive Vice President and Provost Thomas Poon, Ph.D. for a special LMU Family Week Town Hall.

Academic Dean's Reception

Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, 4-5:30 p.m.
Various campus locations

Hear from your student's academic dean about their priorities and exciting academic highlights. The program will include the opportunity to engage with your student's dean, some of your student's professors, and fellow families from each college and school.

Community Events

Students and families gather inside to toast to their last year on the bluff.

Senior Family Toast

Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, from 5-6:30 p.m.

Celebrate your graduating senior with other LMU families during Family Weekend. Join us for light bites and cocktail tastings as we toast our graduates and welcome them to the Alumni Association.

Black Family Barbeque

Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, from noon-1:30 p.m.

Join the Office of Black Student Services, The Learning Community (TLC), African American Alumni Association, Black Faculty Staff Association, and the Black student organizations at the Mbongi Spot for food, fun, and fellowship.

Connections and Community Lunch

Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, from noon-1:30 p.m.

Join an opportunity to break bread over lunch with fellow Lion Families while also learning about the many ways students can become connected to the community on campus. This informal lunch will include a panel discussion with Student Leadership and Development and Student Housing staff, as well as resource sharing from LMU Restore about restorative justice practices and supporting conflict engagement.